Sleep Disorders

Question 1

test sleepiness

Answer 1

epworth or stanford sleepiness scales

Question 2

Recommend Sleep scale

Answer 2

BMI >35
Neck>17in men and 16in women
New uncontrolled HTN or on 2 meds to control
OSA
Epworth>10
previously diagnosed sleep disorder
previous sleep study with apnea/hypoapnea>5 but <30

Question 3

If there is an eval for OSA recommended, how long certify

Answer 3

1 mo

Question 4

Mild/mod/severe apnea

Answer 4

mild= 5+ episodes
mod= 15+
severe= >30
OSA >30

Question 5

DQ

Answer 5

narcolepsy

Question 6

What is apnea

Answer 6

> /=10 sec or hypopnea (decreased airflow)>10sec

Question 7

how long to wait after CPAP started/surgical correction with apnea

Answer 7

CPAP= 1mo
Surgical=3mo

Question 8

How long certify apnea

Answer 8

1 year

Question 9

DQ OSA

Answer 9

untreated

Question 10

Are dental appliances an alternative to CPAP

Answer 10

NO

Question 11

if OSA and CPAP started, how lng wait

Answer 11

1 week

Question 12

How long certify if CPAP compliant for 1 mo with OSA

Answer 12

3 mo

Question 13

How long certify if CPAP compliant for 3 mo with OSA

Answer 13

1 year

Question 14

What defines CPAP complance

Answer 14

4h/noc for 70% of nights